Best Films of 2005

One of my most favourite action flicks. Best film of '05, and without a doubt the best superhero movie ever made. Great fun from start to finish, it just keeps getting better everytime i watch it. Great costumes, lighting, editing, writing, music - plus, lets be honest...no matter how hetero I am, I would totally do Batman. Not Christian Bale, mind you - BATMAN.

As much as everyone believes, this is not a "gay" movie. It's a beautiful and haunting and tragically sad story about two people in love - isn't that more important than what kind of genitals they have? Yes, the gay aspect gives is a dangerous resonance that wouldn't exist without it, and if the characters weren't gay, then the moving and poignant last act wouldn't have occured. Still, this movie should be seen by everyone, pro-gay or anti-gay, who want to see a great story told brilliantly.

Better than people say. It's far from a Braveheart, but it's a lot better than a Gladiator. Give it a chance. If nothing else, it's got exceptional cinematography and music.

Is it as good as everyone said it was? Nah, not really. It's overlong, slightly redundant, and I felt it missed the mark by showing the guilt and regret assassins can feel. However, it's still a very well made action/thriller/drama that may not be Spielberg's best but is still certainly better than a lot of the crap people put out these days.

I was surprised to find myself enjoying this movie. Disliked the book and put off watching this until I could for free, but when I did, I found myself involved and even got some chills.

Called a "Hollywood downer" by most, I actually find this depressing little film kinda uplifting, if for no other reason than you don't see flicks like this ever being made. Very funny at times, quite sad and poignant at others, this is a nice film that deserved better.